4-Hydroxyacetophenone
4‑Hydroxyacetophenone is an aromatic ketone flavouring substance. It delivers mild sweet, hawthorn‑like and balsamic aroma.
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4‑Hydroxyacetophenone CAS 99‑93‑4 FEMA 4330 Food Grade Flavor Chemical
- CAS：99‑93‑4
- FEMA：4330；
- JECFA：2040
- Molecular Formula：C₈H₈O₂
- Molecular Weight：136.15 g/mol
Product Introduction
4‑Hydroxyacetophenone is an aromatic ketone flavouring substance. It delivers mild sweet, hawthorn‑like and balsamic aroma. Widely used as flavour fixative in food flavour system, also applied in cosmetic field as antioxidant and stabilizer. Approved food‑grade flavour ingredient for flavour compounding.
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: White to off‑white crystalline powder
- Melting point: 109‑111 °C
- Boiling point: 147‑148 °C (3 mmHg)；285‑287 °C (760 mmHg)
- Density：1.109 g/cm³
- Flash point：166 °C
- Purity (HPLC): ≥99.0%
- Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, methanol and organic solvents; slightly soluble in water
- Stability: Good thermal stability, works well as flavour fixative to prolong aroma retention.
Application
‑ Food flavour compounding: floral‑sweet, hawthorn, balsam flavour bases ‑ Confectionery, bakery, beverage, frozen dairy products ‑ Used as aroma fixative to stabilize and extend flavour performance ‑ Cosmetics: antioxidant, stabilizer for personal‑care formulations
Recommended Dosage
Typical dosage in finished food：0.01‑5 ppm. Adjust based on formula and sensory requirements.
About Us
Founded in 2008, Taima Monomer Flavor Co., Ltd. is one of China’s leading manufacturers specializing in heterocyclic synthetic flavors.
To support sustained and accelerated growth, the company established a manufacturing facility in 2015 within the Taima Food Industrial Park in Xi’an. The site covers approximately 66,600 square meters, with cumulative total investment reaching RMB 150 million. The facility currently operates four standardized production workshops equipped with over 300 sets of production equipment.
Mature production processes, well-maintained equipment, and advanced testing instruments ensure consistent product quality and on-time delivery. A dedicated technical team, centered on five specialists, has been established to support the R&D of novel, distinctive, and premium products tailored to specific customer requirements and emerging market demands.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | 4-Hydroxyacetophenone |
| Category | Nutrition Supplements |
| Grade | Food / Flavor Grade |
| Packaging | 1 kg / 5 kg / 25 kg drum |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Documentation | COA, TDS, MSDS supplied with each shipment |
| Origin | China |
Why Choose Taima Bio
Taima Bio supplies specialty ingredients with defined chemical specifications, full documentation (COA, TDS, MSDS), and reliable international supply. Our products serve food, beverage, confectionery, and flavor formulation customers worldwide, with flexible quantities from laboratory evaluation to commercial-scale packaging.